Hot Events: June 10th-June 16th

Cheers to the weekend! Hope you are staying cool in this summery weather. Today we are back with our Hot Events series, and we’ve tracked down a number of fun activities to try. Whether you’re camping up North or sticking around the Twin Cities, have a wonderful weekend!

Guten Tag!
Put on your lederhosen, because this whole week is the GermanFest in St. Paul! Experience German heritage and culture! Create and see German art, sample some bratwurst, and polka your heart out. Starting with Deutsche Tage (German Days) this weekend, events continue throughout the week and culminate with GermanFest MN next weekend. You’re in for an amazing time! Germanic Institute and the Historic Schmidt Brewery, June 11-18.

For the Film BuffThe Heights Theater in Columbia Heights is celebrating their 90th Anniversary this year! To celebrate they are screening extra special showings throughout the year. Sunday, check out Lawrence of Arabia on 70mm film. (Read: it’s a big deal, and worth watching on the big screen!) Sunday at 1:30pm and 7pm, $10

For the Pet Lover

This weekend is the Minnesota Pet Expo! Learn about pet care, get free nail trims, see demonstrations from hundreds of exhibitors, and more. If you are looking for a new furry family member, there is a mega-pet adoption event. Even bring your leashed pet if you’d like! Minneapolis Convention Center, June 11th-12th

Posters and Pints combines beer, art and fundraising to benefit Art Buddies! This Saturday, sample beers from 16 local breweries while you peruse (and purchase!) art from over 32 local artists. Uppercut Boxing Gym, June 11th, 6-10pm. $30 tickets for entry and samples, prints on sale for $30 each.

Up Your Game
Looking for a cool date night idea? Want to take your family on a unique outing? The Walker’s famous Skyline Mini Golf is open for the season! Each of the 9 holes are designed by a different artist team. Now-September 4. Details here.

Speaking of The Walker…
Next Saturday is Rock the Garden, a joint summer concert festival put on by The Walker and MPR’s The Current radio station. This year it will be at Boom Island Park in Northeast, as the Walker grounds are under construction. Get your tickets asap to see Hippo Campus, The Flaming Lips, and more! June 18th